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Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival to Showcase South African Talent in March
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2026
The 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival will once again champion local stories and artistic excellence, while giving a platform to the next generation of theatre makers....
Sheffield Theatres to Launch OPEN WORKS, a New Festival of Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2026
Sheffield Theatres will launch a brand new annual theatre festival celebrating creative talent from Sheffield and beyond. Open Works will run across two weeks in the autumn and be a hub for creatives and audiences alike....
First Annual Vermont Chocolate Festival Debuts in Downtown Middlebury This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2026
Adagio Chocolates will present the inaugural Vermont Chocolate Festival at Town Hall Theater on March 14-15, featuring a variety of chocolate tastings and events....
ARE YOU LISTENING? New Play Adapted From The Graphic Novel By Tillie Walden Debuts At The Makers’ Space
by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2026
ARE YOU LISTENING?, a new play adapted from Tillie Walden's graphic novel, will premiere at The Makers' Space from February 4-8, 2026. Directed by Ciera Miller....
History Fort Lauderdale Honors Florida Panthers At History Makers Fundraiser, Raising $60,000
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2026
History Fort Lauderdale raised more than $60,000 at its 29th annual History Makers fundraiser honoring the Florida Panthers. The January 8 event celebrated the team’s championship success, community philanthropy, and role in preserving Fort Lauderdale’s historic War Memorial Auditorium....
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE AWARDS Open For International Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2026
The Immersive Experience Awards have launched a new international program recognizing work across immersive theatre, XR, exhibitions, and experiential design....
Young Theatre Artists Collective, New Organization For Theatre Students, Set to Launch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2025
The Young Theatre Artists Collective, a new fiscally-sponsored nonprofit founded by theatre students, is officially launching with a mission to provide an inclusive, student-led space for emerging theatre makers....
Submissions Now Open for Asian American Arts Chicago 2026 Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2025
Asian American Arts Chicago will present EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL, a two-day celebration of the transformation and creativity of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian artists, performers and makers. Learn more!...
Curve Continues Support Of Midlands Artists With Resident Creatives Programme
by Stephi Wild - September 29, 2025
Leicester’s Curve theatre is continuing its support for Midlands theatre-makers as applications open for the second wave of Curve Resident Creatives, the theatre’s artist development programme....
The Market at Zach To Return This Holiday Season at Zach Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2025
Zach Theater has revealed Holiday 2025 dates for The Market at Zach, a returning pop-up featuring Austin and Central Texas’ best local artisans and makers with drinks, performances, fun for the family and more....
The Philadelphia Marketplace Returns To Dilworth Park This September
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2025
The Philadelphia Marketplace will return to Dilworth Park from September 5–27, 2025, featuring a rotating lineup of local artisans, makers, and small businesses from Philadelphia and the tri-state area. ...
Nottingham Playhouse Appoints Benjamin Wilson as New Associate Artist
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
Ben is a blind actor, theatre maker and audio description consultant based in Nottingham. Ben was previously the Ramps on the Moon Agent for Change at Sheffield Theatres and Trainee Artistic Director at Extant Theatre....
Mia Pak, Lynn Craig and More to Lead 2nd Annual PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 06, 2025
The Makers' Ensemble in Association with The Brick Theater & Judson Arts has revealed the full cast for PRISM: A Festival of New Queer Musicals premiering this June. Learn more here! ...
Mississippi Makers Fest 2025 Set For This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2025
This one-day event will take place in Downtown Jackson, offering a platform for artisans, musicians, and performers to showcase their talents. Learn more here!...
Orchestra of the Music Makers Joins Symphony.live Streaming Platform
by Josh Sharpe - April 10, 2025
Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM), a volunteer orchestra like no other, is joining the classical music streaming platform Symphony.live. This exciting new collaboration brings OMM’s outstanding concert video performances to a global audience....
Seven Dials Playhouse Embarks On New Chapter As A Hub For Theatre Makers And Performers
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2025
London's Seven Dials Playhouse is entering an ambitious new chapter, strengthening its commitment to artistic development with a bold, curated programming model and expanded support for theatre makers and performers. ...
JULIDANS Comes to Amsterdam in July
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2025
Julidans will present the current state of affairs in contemporary dance. In a broad program, see the work of leading and idiosyncratic choreographers from different cultural and disciplinary backgrounds....
Cast Set for SCENES FROM A REPATRIATION at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2025
Royal Court Theatre has revealed the cast for Joel Tan’s Scenes from a Repatriation directed by emma + pj. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets....
The Market At ZACH Pop-Up To Return This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 14, 2025
ZACH Theatre has revealed spring dates for The Market at ZACH, a new pop-up featuring Austin and Central Texas' best local artisans and makers with drinks, performances, fun for the family and more....
EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION Comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2025
The Stephen Joseph Theatre’s company for aspiring young theatre makers will bring their second production to the stage next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!...
Musical Theatre Factory Opens Applications For Cohort IV Of Makers Program
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2025
Musical Theatre Factory has announced that applications for Cohort IV of the MTF Makers Program are officially open from February 1, 2025, to March 2nd, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST....
THE ANGEL MAKERS In Concert Set for Five Angels Theater This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - February 01, 2025
Writers Amanda Freedman and Lorenzo Pipino will be sharing the latest iteration of The Angel Makers at a one-night only concert presentation at the Five Angels Theater....
Recipient of the 2025 Victor Shargai Leadership Award Revealed
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2025
The recipient of the 2025 Victor Shargai Leadership Award is Gregg Henry, leader of many artist and new work development programs at The Kennedy Center. Learn more here!...
The Miranda Family Fund Commissions EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE HOUR OR LESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2025
The Miranda Family Fund has commissioned EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE HOUR OR LESS, a new play by The Wish Collective. Learn more about the play....
Deafinitely Theatre Launches The Deaf Theatre Makers Series
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2024
Deafinitely Theatre has announced the launch of a new programme for 2025 - The Deaf Theatre Makers. This brand-new initiative will consist of practical training sessions aiming to improve knowledge and confidence of aspiring deaf theatre makers....
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